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ORDINANCE NO.2599
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18.30 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL ZONES"
THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITYOF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINSAS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 18.30 ofthe Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Commercial Zones"is amended as
follows:
18.30.050 Development Standards for Commercial Zones:
A.Purpose. Thissection establishes the developmentstandards andsite requirementsforuses
in the commercial zones.The standards and rules are established to provide flexibility in
project design, prevent fire danger,provide adequate access and circulation,reduce
incompatibilities,and preventoverloading of infrastructure due tothe impactsofdevelopment.
B.Explanation ofTable.Development standards are listed down the left column ofthetableand
the commercial zones are identified across the top row.The matrix cells contain the
requirements of each zone. The footnotes identify particularrequirements applicable to a
specific use, standard, orzone.Additional requirementsforthe NC zone are found inMLMC
chapter 18.31.
TABLE 2:DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
Development Standards C-1 C-2 C-1A NC
Minimum lot size NR NR NR See MLMC 18.31.020
Maximum lot size NR1 NR NR1 3 acres
Maximum building height 4 stories or
62'2
4 stories or
62'2
4 stories or
62'2
See MLMC 18.31.040
Minimum Front yard
setback3
NR 15'NR See MLMC 18.31.030.A
Maximum front setback Q.4 NR 014 See MLMC 18.31.030.A
Exterior side yardsetback3 NR 15'0'See MLMC 18.31.030.B
Interior side yardsetback3 NR NR NR See MLMC 18.31.030.B
Rear yard setback3 NR NR NR See MLMC
18.31.030.C
Landscaping required
(MLMC 18.57)
New parking
lots only
Yes New
parking lots
only
Yes.Additional
requirements at MLMC
18.31.060
Buffer requirements MLMC
18.30.130
MLMC
18.30.130
MLMC
18.30.130
MLMC 18.30.130 and
18.31.060
Signage MLMC 18.58 MLMC 18.58 MLMC 18.58 MLMC 18.58 and
18.31.090
Outside storage allowed No MLMC
18.30.110
No No
Fencing requirements MLMC
18.30.120
MLMC
18.30.120
MLMC
18.30.120
MLMC 18.30.120 and
18.31.060
ORDINANCE NO.2599
Page 2 December 28,2010
TABLE 2:DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
Development Standards C-1 C-2 C-1A NC
Parking required (MLMC
18.54)
For
residential
only
Yes Yes Yes
Ground floor window
standards
MLMC
18.30.150
NR MLMC
18.30.150
MLMC 18.30.150
Pedestrian requirements NR MLMC
18.30.160
NR MLMC 18.30.160
NR=No Requirement for the zone.Other regulations may apply.
Footnotes for Table 2
1. No maximum lot size;however,any use over two (2)acres requires Planning Commission
approval as a conditional use.
2. The Planning Commission may allow buildings or structures to be erected to an additional
height after a public hearing and examination of the location and upon due proof to the
satisfaction of the Commission that the additional height will not be detrimental.
3.Setbacks:
A. Within the setback area shown on Table 2, no building or structure (as defined in
18.06.610)shall be allowed,except flagpoles,street furniture,transit shelters,signage,
fencing, slope stability structures,and improvements less than thirty inches (30")above
grade,including decks,patios,walks,and driveways.Some of these structures and
improvements require a permit.Eaves,cornices,and awnings may project into the
required setback no more than two feet (2').
B.The setbacks shown in the table are zoning setbacks.Larger setbacks may be required
bythe State Building Code,State Fire Code, sight distance requirements,or landscaping
requirements (MLMC 18.57).
4.Portions of the building may be set back further than the maximum setback to allow for
features that encourage pedestrian use and activity along the street,such as building
modulation,pedestrian plazas or courtyards,covered or recessed entryways,commercial uses
or displays (such as vendors,newsstands,or cafes),public art (such as water features or
sculptures),or seating and/or planter areas.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on December 2
ATTEST Jon Lane,
Ronald R.Cone.Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney
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